Greetings,

CLIMB continues to stay active in the community, striving to make change through various youth programs, community service projects, and partnering with like organizations. As we approach the winter season, CLIMB will be engaging in more social activities which allows us to do extensive outreach to enlighten young professionals about our flourishing organization and the many ways in which they can get involved.

Most notable, we're gearing up for our 3rd Annual Holiday Gala and look forward to the participation of our various supporters and colleagues of the young and progressive movement. Pre-sale tickets are available NOW until December 8th in which the price for admission will increase. Please spread the word to your esteemed colleagues and enjoy the holiday season!

UPCOMING EVENTS

▪ Friday, December 12, 2008 | 6:00P - 10:00P

downtownLAnetwork professional networking mixer and toy drive taking place at the new and trendy Blue Velvet Restaurant | see flyer below. Check out www.downtownLAnetwork.com to view pictures from the last mixer.

▪ Saturday, December 20, 2008 | 8:00P-1:00A

3rd Annual Holiday Gala | Sheraton Gateway LA Hotel, 6101 W. Century Blvd., LA, CA 90054 (see flyer below)

▪ Sunday, December 21, 2008 | 1:00P-4:00p

The Gift of Giving | Verbum Dei High School Campus - details forthcoming

▪ Saturday, March 21, 2009 | 8:00P-12:00A

Uptown Saturday Night – Let’s Do it Again | Hosted by Jack and Jill of America, Inc. South Los Angeles Chapter: An evening of live music, exquisite food, socializing, networking and Casino games all in an effort to raise funds for CLIMB and Jack and Jill of America Foundation. [click here for more info]

Branding and growth initiative

CLIMB has aimed resources and energy this year in efforts to focus primarily on fund development, branding and growth. We are seeking individuals to get involved with our fund development efforts: i.e. grant writing, business development, strategic planning, etc. If you and/or your organization would like to volunteer with CLIMB, please contact us at info@climbinc.org.

CLIMB's on-going journey is to make change in our community; we can not do this without you. So we truly thank you for your continued support. Please contact us with any questions, suggestions, or general inquiries.

Stay tuned to our various fall and winter activities and always, always spread the word!

Kindest regards,

CLIMB, Inc. | www.climbinc.org

Professional Networking Mixer and Toy Drive | hosted by: Ken Billups, Olu Davis (R) & Jeremy White

Blue Velvet Restaurant | 750 Garland Ave., LA 90017

December 12th | 6pm-10pm

Cover: Unwrapped Gift or $10 Donation | Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres - Raffle Giveaways

event sponsored by: The Billups Group | beneficiary: CLIMB, Inc. (www.CLIMBInc.org)

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. South Los Angeles Chapter
invites you to join us for

Uptown Saturday Night "Let's Do It Again"

An evening of live music, exquisite food, socializing, networking and Casino games all in an effort to raise funds for
CLIMB and Jack and Jill of America Foundation.
[click here for more info]